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More than 220 aftershocks followed the main quake, including a 5.7 quake late on Wednesday. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports. The Pope, he says, also offers encouragement to those "engaged in rescue efforts". Bridges and some roadways remain closed until inspections prove they are safe for travel, although local airports and rail services remain fully operational.

Fifty-seven people have been on trial in connection with his murder , including three alleged ringleaders. Almost 50 prosecution witnesses testified against the suspects during the course of the hearing conducted inside Haripur Central Jail.

The Higher Defense Council has given instructions to confront these violations and prevent Israel from building a so-called wall of separation on Lebanese soil, al-Hamad added. Israel ultimately failed, thanks to both Hezbollah and the Lebanese Army's efforts. Israel has in recent days escalated its threats against Lebanon over Lebanon's invitation for offshore gas exploration bids on the countries' maritime border.

ALSO READ: Andhra Pradesh Placation Hidden In PM Modi's Lok Sabha Speech? "When we speak about creating new states, we remember the manner in which Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji created Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh". Congress leaders said they spent an amount of Rs 2,880, but earned just Rs 1,110 after selling pakodas for Rs 10 per plate (100 gm) on Wednesday. PM Modi says the Congress keeps reminding people of the "so-called golden era".

According to the Cornell Daily Sun , a report conducted by Cornell's fraternity and sorority review board revealed that Zeta Beta Tau's demeaning and fat-shaming contest happened sometime in 2017, but did not disclose participating members nor the length of the competition.

Some suggest that President Trump is diverting us from bad economic news by his preposterous claim of treason . "That is not how democracy works". Do Democrats know how literally ugly they looked and how disgusting their behavior appeared? "Oh, did we catch them in the act!" They are very embarrassed.

Ms Pelosi's marathon filibuster eclipsed the previous record, held by Republican Champ Clark, who delivered a five-hour, 15-minute speech about tariff reform in 1909. But Pelosi has been around long enough to know that "bipartisanship" isn't the magic spell it often is made out to be, and she thinks quite sensibly that Mitch McConnell's word is not to be trusted, and that, if you're going to sell someone out based on that worthless currency, you should know who they are.

The relevant segment began at the 5:30 mark. Trump has said publicly that he'd look forward to speaking with Muller under oath as part of the special prosecutor's probe into potential Russian interference in the election. Cuomo countered that Trump supporters said he was joking, to which Biden responded, "He's a joke". Asked about the possibility, Biden said he was spending his time trying to swing Congress for Democrats in 2018 "to stop this insanity and begin to right this ship".

A winter storm warning for Jefferson and Lewis counties ends at 4 a.m. Thursday. While the snow will taper off by Friday night, the winter weather won't be done yet. A major winter storm will move through the Midwest later Thursday through Friday and could bring significant snowfall to parts of southern Wisconsin.

The US has launched rare air strikes in eastern Syria to thwart an attack on US-backed rebels by forces aligned to Syria's government. A rare U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed approximately 100 pro-government troops. Following the siege on Raqqa, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said that United States forces would focus on diplomacy and that they "won't just walk away" from efforts to stabilize the region.

Investigation into the shooting is ongoing, police said, and added that they are yet to have any motive or suspects. Dozens of activists took to social media to express their sadness at Moye's death, including well-known Black Lives Matter organizer Deray McKesson, who tweeted that Moye was "a force and an incredible guy".

They immediately administered CPR and revived him, Healy said . In a statement , FDNY Division 13 Deputy Chief George Healy wrote: "Two members of Ladder 142, and one member from Engine 294 entered the water, and were able to rapidly locate a child that was submerged under the water".

The active-shooter situation continued as a growing police presence surrounded the apartment building. The officer was taken to a hospital in nearby Plano. It was later reported that the police have managed to take the suspect into custody. Police are keeping residents inside their units for their safety.

While almost 95 percent of students in more affluent districts graduated in four years, just 64 percent of students in districts like Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Yonkers did. "When we achieve greater equity, we will see student achievement improve across the board", said Betty Rosa, chancellor of the policymaking Board of Regents.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement clarifying the reasons for postponing the NEC meeting, which was due to take place on Wednesday. He made it sound as if "Zexit" was now inevitable. Rampahosa has been locked in continuing discussions with Zuma since Tuesday during which they have been discussing the terms of the embattled president's exit.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday night that he is "legitimately concerned" about the future of NAFTA, but he maintained that his nation will not be cowed into taking a disadvantageous deal for the sake of preserving the trade agreement.

Alabama's 19-player class finished the year ranked No. 7 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, an aggregate of the top major recruiting services. Surtain is also a fan of LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond, a former LSU cornerback and safety who has handled most of Surtain's recruitment. The Tide signed 14 early signees back in December and added signatures from Surtain, 4-star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle , 3-star cornerback Eddie Smith, 3-star tight end Michael ...

On Wednesday , the sun will rise at 7:33:53 a.m. and set at 5:55:20 p.m. Some combination of sleet or freezing rain will be possible in and around D.C. Saturday afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wednesday should be cloudy with highs only in the mid-40s, but overnight temperatures will drop into the upper 20s.

Get Out first premiered in theaters almost a year ago, on its way to becoming both a critical darling and commercial hit that's now nominated for four Academy Awards (including two for Peele's writing and direction). "I don't know what it is now but there are some loose ends that want to be tied up". But now it turns out there was at least one good thing that inadvertently sprung from the saga of smartphone sprites: it persuaded Jordan Peele that directing was the way to go.

The governing ANC party has called a meeting of its top body for Wednesday to decide on Mr Zuma's future. Zuma's 10-year tenure has been marked by long-standing, mounting corruption scandals - he faces the prospect of prosecution for 783 counts of corruption, after the nation's prosecuting authority now deliberates whether to reinstate the dismissed charges.